Psychology
Pink softens red's intensity — tender, playful, and intimate. Contemporary design has reclaimed it from purely feminine associations.
Meaning
Romance, sweetness, and (more recently) gender-fluid expression. Hot pinks signal energy and youth; dusty pinks feel grown-up and editorial.
Applications
Perfect for beauty, lifestyle, fashion, and challenger brands looking to stand out. Pair with deep charcoal or burgundy for editorial weight.
Conversion
HEX
887992
RGB
136, 121, 146
HSL
276, 10%, 52%
HSB
276, 17%, 57%
CMYK
7, 17, 0, 43
LAB
53, 10, -11
LCH
53, 15, 310
OKLCH
0.60, 0.04, 312
XYZ
22, 21, 30
LUV
53, 7, -18
HWB
276, 47%, 43%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named pink on shades of pink, or all families on colors.